Evidence Technician

Duties

Essential Duties

• Receiving, processing, and storing evidence by following current policies and procedures to ensure that chain of custody is maintained
• Logging, tracking, and completing paperwork for evidence
• Maintaining files and evidence storage
• Entering information into records management system (RMS)
• Verifying and gathering information through GCIC/NCIC and other systems
• Preparing civil action orders for disposal of property and evidence
• Comprehending written materials including case law and policies
• Performing clerical functions such as answering phones, preparing files, and using basic computer skills
• Providing customer service
• Reading maps and applying applicable laws, rules and regulations
• This position may have to testify in court as to the integrity, preservation, transportation and chain of custody of property and evidence.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
• This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
• This position will require a credit check.
• This position may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of customer service experience
• or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Valid driver's license

Licensing Requirements:

• GCIC/NCIC certification to be obtained within one year of employment

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